David Threlfall
Acting
Biography
Born in Burnage, Manchester in 1953, David Threlfall is a celebrated actor of stage, film and television. In the latter, he is perhaps best known as the feckless Frank Gallagher in Channel 4's Shameless. In 1994 whilst working on a production of The Count of Monte Cristo at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, Threlfall met Bosnian actress Brana Bajic and the pair subsequently married a year later.
Born: October 12, 1953
Place of Birth: Burnage, Manchester, England, UK
Known For
Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
A look at the life of John Cooper Clarke. From his rise as a 'punk poet', through his heroin addiction, and finally to his comeback.
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.
Unforgivable
The Mitchell family deal with the devastating aftermath of an act of sexual abuse committed by a member of their own family who, after two years, is about to leave prison.
Spooks
Tense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to safeguard the nation. The title is a popular colloquialism for spies, and the series follows the work of a group of MI5 officers based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.
Shameless
The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.
Hot Fuzz
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire
Turning points in ancient Roman history and some of the Empire's greatest stories are brought to life in this drama documentary series.
Ripper Street
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.
Urban Myths
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...
Code of a Killer
Based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer.
Filmography
as Bunny Snr
as Brian Mitchell
as Flop (voice)
as Paul Peveril
as Jim Bracknell
as Sir Charles Rowan
as George Parker
as Sir Charles Rowan
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Howard
as Teddy
as King Priam
as Samuel Beckett
as Rev Huw Owens
as DCS David Baker
as Noah
as Peters
as Tommy Cooper
as Len Harper
as Abel Croker
as Himself
as George Toogood Smith
as Dr. John Dee
as Martin Blower
as Will Last
as Constantine the Great
as John Colbie
as Jeffrey
as Prince Philip
as Carl Swannee
as Frank Gallagher
as Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
as Keith Moran
as Beauregard Smee
as Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger
as Older Hal
as Aaron
as Joseph of Nazareth
as Norman
as Lenny Smart
as Prince Charles
as Inspector Highland
as Stanley Rode
as Leslie Titmuss
as Wicklow
as Self
as Bell
as Tom Rowse
as Tony
as Jack Jenkins
as Weaver
as Leslie Titmuss
as Robert
as Joe Henshaw
as Vasily
as Edgar
as Donald
as Donald
as Self
as George Hunn
as Archer
as Trevor
as Steve
as George Hunn
as Robert
as Self - Panellist